Carlos Valenzuela


Carlos Fernando Valenzuela is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Barracas Central.

Club career

Valenzuela was moved into the Racing Club first-team squad in April 2016, manager Facundo Sava selected him as a substitute for a victory away to Huracán but didn't use him. In July 2016, Valenzuela joined Nueva Chicago of Primera B Nacional on loan. He made his senior debut on 10 September against Douglas Haig, before scoring his first goal five appearances later in a 5–1 win over Juventud Unida. He returned to Racing Club in June 2017 following one goal in thirteen matches for Nueva Chicago. Primera B Metropolitana's Barracas Central signed Valenzuela on 30 June 2018. He scored three in his first four.

International career

Valenzuela was called up to the Argentina U23s for the 2019 Pan American Games in Peru. He scored three times in the competition, netting in victories over Ecuador, Panama and Uruguay. Valenzuela netted as Argentina defeated Honduras in the final on 10 August, earning the forward a goal medal.

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Honours

Club

;Barracas Central
;Argentina U23